July 18th, 2013
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Wand Company 10th Doctor’s Sonic Remote
The Wand Company 10th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver
Full details at www.thewandcompany.com
This is available from forbiddenplanet.com and The BBC Shop
Everybody needs a Sonic Screwdriver; the Doctor’s wonderful science fiction gadget that can unlock doors, control objects at a distance and is the pocket sized answer to all sorts of tricky situations.
Now, fans of David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor are in for a treat. This summer, in response to massive consumer demand, The Wand Company will reveal their new, authentic Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Remote Control.
Painstakingly 3D scanned from the original screen-used prop, kindly loaned to The Wand Company by David Tennant himself, this Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver is a faithful clone, CNC machined from aluminium, crammed full of technology and is a fully functioning gesture-based universal remote control that looks, feels and works just like the real prop.
Previewing on the ThinkGeek Booth at San Diego Comic-Con in July, the Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Remote will be available exclusively through selected retailers in the UK, US and Australia in October to coincide with BBC Worldwide’s Tenth Doctor celebrations (BBCW have been celebrating a different Doctor during every month of 2013) of the popular and long-running series’ 50th anniversary year.
To further commemorate Doctor Who’s 50th Anniversary year, The Wand Company is also launching a limited-edition gold and silver plated version of their enormously successful Eleventh Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver Remote Control. A small quantity will be available first at San Diego Comic-Con, and then from other selected retailers in the UK and US, but with only 250 of these special, individually laser-numbered Sonic Screwdrivers ever being produced, this is the ultimate collectible for Doctor Who fans.
The Wand Company
The Wand Company’s Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver, officially licensed from BBC Worldwide, is a 1:1 scale replica of the original filming prop. As well as being a fully-functioning universal learning remote control, the Sonic Screwdriver comes with a built-in rechargeable battery, has authentic sound effects taken from the BBC sound effects archives, 10 special secret Morse code messages to discover and a light-up blue tip. It is supplied with a die cast metal stand and comes in its own protective hard case. The Tenth Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver is expected to retail for £69.95 in the UK, $109.95 in the US and $129.95 in Australia.
About The Wand Company The Wand Company Ltd. was founded in 2009 by Chris Barnardo and Richard Blakesley, two British inventors, with the goal of creating immersive products that bring magic into people’s lives. Now one of the world’s leading providers of functional prop replica gadgets and magical instruments, The Wand Company’s products have already been sold in 82 different countries.
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drjakeyoung
July 18th, 2013 - 8:21pmDo you think they will be selling this at the 50th anniversary convention in November?
booboo
July 18th, 2013 - 8:22pmprobably, depends on what shops are ther
drjakeyoung
July 18th, 2013 - 8:33pmApparently there is a big BBC shop there. Would you expect to find one there? 🙂
booboo
July 18th, 2013 - 8:33pmthey are a stockist so yes
drjakeyoung
July 18th, 2013 - 8:34pmThank you!
JT
July 18th, 2013 - 7:00pmSo what’s the difference between the 10th and 11ths sonic screw driver The Wand Company?
The Master
July 19th, 2013 - 10:15pmOne is the 10th Doctor’s sonic, the other is the 11th Doctor’s sonic.
Really, there is no bigger difference than that. (Unless you want to know the 10th’s extends and the 11th’s doesn’t.)
mrbeans brother
August 21st, 2013 - 9:41amand all the sounds
NCC1701D
July 18th, 2013 - 12:26pmI really really really really really really want one of these, and that doesn’t even cover how much I want one. I thought I’d ask for it for it for Christmas but when my Mum heard how much it was she just laughed, but she just doesn’t understand the work that has gone into this or the rarity or collectabilty of such an item or items like it, or just how awesome it is, basically she’s not a nerd like me so perhaps I’ll have to try asking my Dad instead, or failing that I may have to bite the bullet and buy it myself.
Clayderman
July 20th, 2013 - 7:26pmLOL. 😆 I think if you’ll start saving up now, you’ll probably get it on the “release” date. I should start now, but knowing me, a jar of over £10 would make me want to spend it! 🙂
Whovian
July 18th, 2013 - 12:02pmProps to the wand company – We get sonic screwdriver replicas for a budget price, and it can even actually be USED! And the gold/silver version… FANTASTIC!
The Master
July 19th, 2013 - 10:16pmI agree, they make really good products.
Austin M
July 15th, 2013 - 10:59pmI would like to hear from the actual Wand Company because they are a reliable source. Will this version extend or I guess in this case dextend or is it fixed like the Smith version.
booboo
July 16th, 2013 - 8:07amyes it does its in the Q&A on their site
Delphin Gatsinzi
July 5th, 2013 - 5:53pmI was wondering if the button could be used to activate the light and sounds and whether or not the slider will go up and down?
Paul the Millionth
July 4th, 2013 - 7:37pmHello I was wondering Can you press the button to activate it on the 10th doctor screwdriver cause on the 11th it doesn’t have buttons you have to flick it to turn stuff on and i was wondering if you have to do that with the 10th Thanks 🙂
Dalek sec
July 3rd, 2013 - 10:30amWould this actually make a good replaceable remote? I know it’s not recommended. But according to the reviews, it can turn on and off your Telly, and change channel. I don’t know about volume but this does seem like a pretty good replacement.
booboo
July 3rd, 2013 - 10:33amyes you can do the volume, i have had a go with one and its great, takes a bit of practice for some of the features
I dont think it was ever intended to replace to remote entirely – although there is no reason why not, but its very good for impressing you friends
Dalek sec
July 3rd, 2013 - 11:21amEspecially if their Tennant obsessed. I really can’t wait to see or get hold on one of these. The amount of tech they put into this thing is mind boggling, as well as being a decent replica. It’s basically, in a nutshell, EPICALLY freaken awesome.
DC
July 1st, 2013 - 11:08amHow many devices will this control and will a non-remote replica be available in the future? Or does The Wand Company’s license not allow that?
booboo
July 1st, 2013 - 11:13ami doubt its something they would do as it the whole point their company.
I suspect any other replica of this quality would be similar money.
i think its 39 items?
qmx were supposed to be bringing out some but no sign of them
The Wand Company
July 3rd, 2013 - 3:06amBooboo is basically correct:
– We don’t have a licence from te BBC to make non-remote replicas, and I’m afraid we don’t know anything about the plans of other licensees such as QMx.
– Our Sonic Screwdriver can learn up to 39 infrared (IR) codes from “normal” remote controls, where each IR code corresponds to one button on a normal remote. There are more details on our website here: http://thewand.co/10th-sonic-FAQ
TARDISkey123
July 3rd, 2013 - 6:36pmMany infra-red appliances. TV’s, DVD/Blu-Rays, docking stations, sky boxes, lamps. Practically everything that has a remote that’s infra-red. And no, the Wand Company only release remote controls. Not licenced props.
Mr Clever
July 1st, 2013 - 2:50amI am going to ask for this for Christmas as well as the Enemies of the Third and First doctor sets
GallifreyRules
June 30th, 2013 - 9:01amWill this have the metallic sound when you use the slider and generally rolling the sonic around in your hands? Do you know the sound I mean?
The Wand Company
June 30th, 2013 - 7:57pmOurs won’t sound quite like that – those sounds were added by foley artists during post-production so the original prop doesn’t actually sound like it does in the show when handled. (The screen-used prop doesn’t make the famous buzzing sound effect when the button is pressed either but we have, of course, included that in ours.)
doctor378968349
June 30th, 2013 - 9:14pmis that the acutaly company the wand compy
The Wand Company
July 3rd, 2013 - 3:01amI’m not 100% sure what you mean, but yes, I’m Richard from The Wand Company
Robert10075
June 29th, 2013 - 11:27amsoooo how much are we talking
GallifreyRules
June 29th, 2013 - 5:25pm£69.95 in the UK, $109.95 in the US and $129.95 in Australia.
Robert10075
June 30th, 2013 - 10:34pmWOW that’s not bad because other prop replicas cost stupid amounts of money like MFX but for a prop replica and a tv remote, its a good price!!!
Whovian
July 18th, 2013 - 3:41pmMfx? Stupid? Hah, you OBVIOUSLY haven’t heard about QMx.
The Supreme Dalek
June 28th, 2013 - 12:16pmAfter watching reviews on the 11th Doctor’s one, I’m considering to buy this one, unless this one is more expensive. 🙂
Scott the Raptor
June 28th, 2013 - 12:25pmIt is. The Eleventh Doctor’s Remote was £10 cheaper than this.
booboo
June 28th, 2013 - 12:35pmIt is has more engineering in it and is almost an exact replica which adds to the cost
The Supreme Dalek
June 28th, 2013 - 12:28pmThanks for telling me that, Scott. I’ll definetaly try and get the 11th Doctor’s one. It looks rather confusing though.
Cybermen
June 28th, 2013 - 10:32amAbsolutely fantastic!!!
🙂
Possibly the best piece of merchandise this year!!!
😆
The Supreme Dalek
June 28th, 2013 - 10:04amWhat exactly is this ?
Scott the Raptor
June 28th, 2013 - 10:21amIt’s like the Universal Remote from last year but this year they have made one that is the tenth doctors sonic.
The Supreme Dalek
June 28th, 2013 - 10:29amI feel really daft. What was last year’s Universal Remote?
booboo
June 28th, 2013 - 11:04amthe 11th Doctors, you can control you TV and other devices with it – i have had a go with one its really good
Cybermen
June 28th, 2013 - 10:33amThe eleventh doctors sonic screwdriver remote!
The Silent Silent
June 28th, 2013 - 6:52amCan you use this just as a toy??
does the emitter slide up & down???
Is this avalible for pre-order??
when is it coming out??
booboo
June 28th, 2013 - 8:00amif you want
yes
not yet
October
The Silent Silent
June 28th, 2013 - 5:45pmThanks
mrbeans brother
August 21st, 2013 - 9:48amupdate
sure
yes
yes
October 7th (Britan)
Mark T
June 27th, 2013 - 3:31pmone of the best pieces of merchandise this year
the eternal doctor
June 27th, 2013 - 9:06pmI have got this sonic screwdriver and it is my favourite one but the face of boe and this sonic screwdriver draw for me
Radburn
June 27th, 2013 - 1:04pmAnother item to add to the pile of loot!
Like the Gallifrey Stand with it as well…
NABlaze
June 27th, 2013 - 12:39pmWow I am totally getting this, I have the 11th one too, but I can’t resist espcially as it looks and feels like the actual prop and actually slides up and down! 😀
Scott the Raptor
June 27th, 2013 - 12:28pmDoes anyone know if this is limited to a certain number of releases?
NABlaze
June 27th, 2013 - 12:41pmI don’t think this one is limited at all, it’s just a standard release, it’s only the sliver and gold 11th sonic that’s limited.
The Wand Company
June 27th, 2013 - 2:33pmThat’s correct – the Tenth Doctor’s Sonic isn’t a limited edition, but we won’t be making a big quantity initially so it’s possible that our retailers might sell out. The gold and silver Eleventh Sonic is limited to just 250 units and won’t ever be made again.
P.S. Thanks for all the interest and enthusiasm, folks!
Whovian
June 27th, 2013 - 3:15pmWill the gold and silver plated edition be available to buy online?
The Wand Company
June 27th, 2013 - 3:34pmThe gold and silver plated edition will be available first at San Diego Comic-Con in July and then from just a few online retailers the following week. We’re finalising the details at the moment but will be announcing those retailers very soon.
Thomas
July 21st, 2013 - 12:17pmDear Wand Company – Are you able to say what your retailers for the 10th Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver will be? Particularly in Australia?
Kirk
June 27th, 2013 - 11:52amnever got the 11th, I was really hoping they would do this at some stage
Liam
June 27th, 2013 - 11:51amGreat news, 10th Doctor fans will love this (i wonder if he will still have it in the special)
Will be getting one for sure
THEBIGBLUEBOX
June 27th, 2013 - 11:23amYEEEEEEESSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :O :O :O 😛 😛
Cyberman V2
June 27th, 2013 - 11:22amReally want this very much
THE ENIGMATIC WATCHER
June 27th, 2013 - 11:00amWANT! Ooooh, very good move, everyone’s going to be fighting over this. Will definitely try to get one of these.
lee moone
June 27th, 2013 - 10:40amI wonder if this is locked on fully extended to get all the electronics in?
Scott the Raptor
June 27th, 2013 - 10:59amI’m guessing that because this is £10 more than the eleventh doctors remote, it will move up and down
The Wand Company
June 27th, 2013 - 11:41amYes Scott, you’re absolutely right, it will be a full replica, in that it will extend and retract exactly like the David Tennant hero prop; although squeezing all those electronics in there was a bit tricky. See more details here: http://thewand.co/10th-sonic-FAQ
The Sea Devil
June 27th, 2013 - 11:50amBrilliant!
Remote and replica
Scott the Raptor
June 27th, 2013 - 12:25pmThanks for confirming, The Wand Company. I will for sure save up for this over the summer and as soon as it is available for order, I shall buy it! I remember last year seeing the first pictures and video of the elevenths screwdriver while I was on holiday. I ordered it as soon as I got back!
Scott the Raptor
June 27th, 2013 - 10:11amOh my goodness! This is actually freaky! Last night I dreamt that for a Christmas present, I got a tenth doctors sonic remote!
Anthony
June 27th, 2013 - 9:36amcount me in
Movie Dalek
June 27th, 2013 - 9:36amgreat news, as well as the remote you get a decent replica
Colin the 3rd
June 27th, 2013 - 9:35amI have the 11th and will certainly get this one